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We continued to be humbled by the response we get from our post’s and hope you all will be able to celebrate with us at one of the following events. One thing our mom made clear was that in the end she wanted a party that her friends and family could celebrate her life. As you all know, our mom had a special spot in her heart for children so her funeral reception will be child friendly!

Viewing: Friday June 29th, 1pm – 2pm

Hennessey Valley

1315 North Pines, Spokane Valley

We have had a few people that wanted to see mom, so we have arranged a short viewing. Mom did not want to be embalmed, so we are sorry for the late notice, but in this case, time is of the essence.

Rosary: Monday July 2nd, 7pm

Hennessey North Division

2203 North Division Street, Spokane

Mass: Tuesday July 3rd, 3pm

St. Mary’s Catholic church

304 South Adams Rd, Spokane Valley

Reception Following Mass: Tuesday July 3rd, Approx. 4pm

Liberty Lake

24859 E. Ludlow Ave, Liberty Lake

Final Request: For all of you who will be able to come to one of the events above we request you bring a copy of any photos that especially remind you of Jan. It is these images that will continue to remind us how many lives she has touched over her years.

Thank you all so much for your support and hope we see you over the next few days.

I have the blessing to get to share with all of you that have followed this blog from the beginning, that our mom, Jan Frank, has been called back to her heavenly father. As always in death it is bittersweet. The people she leaves behind will miss her with every day that goes by, we will miss her smile, her wisdom, her hugs and mostly her passion for life and family. But for her she is reunited with her parents and the siblings that went before her.

Mom spent her last 20 years preparing for her retirement, she worked hard, saved every penny so that she could spend her golden years traveling with and to all her grandkids. Though we will miss these travels with her by our side, she will most definitely be with us in every step, and in her new life we can only imagine the places she will go.

Mom, I know you are watching over me as I type this post and smile with pride over the family you have created. Matthew, Stephanie and I pray that you will guide us through our days and that we will be able to lead and live the kind of life you did. WE LOVE YOU!

It is Sunday afternoon and the clouds are scattered across a beautiful blue eastern Washington sky. This is how I remember my childhood. It is interesting to me that my memories of childhood are mostly shrouded in this wonderful blue sky. I don’t think that I have this feeling because I enjoyed more sunny days than most, I now know just how hard my mom worked to make sure that my life was filled with sun (on the inside and out).

I was not an easy kid and I am blessed to have had her for my mother, nobody would have blamed her for shipping me off to some other family to raise. Over the past 9 months I have realized even more, just how many lives mom made brighter. It is humbling to me see read your comments, see your letters and to bear witness to how much my mom meant to each of you.

With that in mind i want to let all of you know that mom has taken a turn for the worse and is no longer eating or drinking. She is comfortable and surrounded by her friends and family. Thank you again for all of your support during this difficult time, it has meant a lot to all of us.

As you can see by the pictures, Jan is back in Spokane and enjoying some time with the grandkids. Mom has chosen to finish out her fight with cancer in Spokane and is currently living in at the Life Care Center skilled nursing facility in Post Falls, Idaho. Depending on how mom feels over the next few days she may not be at this facility very long.

WE WANT TO GREATLY ENCOURAGE ALL OF HER FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VISIT HER. THAT BEING SAID JUST TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE VISITING THE CORRECT LOCATION PLEASE E-MAIL EITHER JOEY (joe.frank@greenstonehomes.com) OR STEPHANIE (sdelarosa@greenstonehomes.com) TO PLAN YOUR VISIT.

Please pass this message along to others you know who love and care for Jan. Thank you all for your continued support.

We had the privilege of spending Mother’s Day with three generations of Jan’s family. As I sat across the table from Jan and her kids, it struck me that what used to be routine is now precious: enjoying a meal all together. I caught this picture of Joe, Matt, Jan, and Stephanie:

I’ve known Jan for about two decades and have seen her care and love for my sister (Matt’s wife) and their family. When Delphine and Matt would go out-of-town, Jan could handle four young grandkids all on her own, an ability she likely acquired from raising three children on her own for many years.

Jan, you’ve obviously done a terrific job as a mother and grandmother, and I’m blessed to witness your legacy in the lives of your family.